Can I receive free testing for breast, cervical, prostate, lung, and colorectal cancers in Delaware?
Yes, Delaware’s Screening for Life (SLF) program helps to provide payment for cancer screening tests to qualified Delaware adults.
What services are offered?
Mammograms and breast exams
Pap Smears
Colorectal cancer screenings
Lung cancer Screenings
Referrals to other services
How do I qualify for these services?
Residency: Must be a Delaware resident
Insurance: Lacking insurance to cover screenings, and ineligible for Medicaid
Age: 18-64
65+ and do not qualify for Medicare
Income: You and your household (you, dependents under 18, and spouse) must have a household income between 139% and 250% of the Federal Poverty guidelines (within the limits listed below):
# In family/household | Qualifying Income (between 139% and 150% of FPL) |
1 | $20,933 - $37,650 |
2 | $28,411 - $51,100 |
3 | $35,890 - $64,550 |
4 | $43,368 - $78,000 |
5 | $50,846 - $91,450 |
6 | $58,324 - $104,900 |
7 | $65,803 - $118,350 |
8 | $73,281 - $131,800 |
**If you make less than the income listed above based on your family size, you may qualify for Medicaid. You can begin a Delaware Medicaid application and determine eligibility here: https://assist.dhss.delaware.gov/**
How can I make an appointment or verify if I qualify?
You can create an application for Delaware’s SLF program here: https://healthaccessde.dhss.delaware.gov/Home/Register
Additional information will be given after application submission.
For additional questions or eligibility information, you can call 302-744-1040
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